JESTING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word jesting. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word jesting. (close relations)

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	bantering				verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
	adjective satellite • cleverly amusing in tone
	facetious				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • cleverly amusing in tone
	jocular				adjectiveadj
	adverb • with humor adjective satellite • characterized by jokes and good humor
	joking				verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
	adjective satellite • characterized by jokes and good humor
	playful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • full of fun and high spirits
	joke				nounn
	noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • a triviality not to be taken seriously verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way
	banter				verb, nounv, n
	noun • light teasing repartee verb • be silly or tease one another
	gag				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb • prevent from speaking out • be too tight; rub or press • tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them • make jokes or quips • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake • cause to retch or choke • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
	jape				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
	jocularity				nounn
	noun • a feeling of facetious merriment • fun characterized by humor • activity characterized by good humor
	kid				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a young person of either sex • English dramatist (1558-1594) • soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat • a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age • young goat verb • tell false information to for fun • be silly or tease one another
	laugh				verbv
	noun • the sound of laughing • a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter verb • produce laughter
	mock				verbv
	noun • the act of mocking or ridiculing adjective satellite • constituting a copy or imitation of something verb • treat with contempt • imitate with mockery and derision
	tease				verb, nounv, n
	noun • someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men • the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances verb • annoy persistently • harass with persistent criticism or carping • to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them • tear into pieces • raise the nap of (fabrics) • disentangle and raise the fibers of • separate the fibers of • mock or make fun of playfully • ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

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